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A Roxby Downs high school student has become one of 28 Australian fi nalists in Questacon’s Invention Convention.

Ryan Worby, 15, has won an all-expenses paid week in Canberra for coming up with an inven-tion for a solar tracking skylight.

Th e Canberra convention will involve the 28 young inventors of a week of learning how to con-vert their ideas into business plans. It involves mentoring, intellectual property, scoping stud-ies, sourcing materials. It will also be a week of socialising, fun and visiting national places of interest.

One of these will be the National Museum of Australia run by Questacon, an independent, sci-ence promotion organisation which encourages bright kids to take up science which it does by school visits and general mentoring. Questacon visited the Roxby Downs Area School last year.

Th e science master of RDAS, Shane Hodgson,

said Ryan was the second Roxby Downs student to win the Canberra trip. In 2004 Michael Burger went to the national capital to further his idea of a machine that placed golf balls on tees on the driving range.

“I knew Ryan was a tinkerer because he’s re-ally into the robotics course we run here,” Mr Hodgson said.

“He’s always interested in different things and how they work and I guess he’s just a deep thinker.”

Ryan said he came up with the idea sitting in the back of the car on long trips.

His invention idea is an active version of a sky light that would seek out the best possible light source.

“The inspiration of my idea was the global warming crisis and a skylight,” Ryan said.

“People who are worried about - or at least want to help - with climate change, or like to try new things or just want to save on money - are

all potential buyers of my product.“People may want to buy my product to save

on electricity or care about the climate because unlike normal skylights my product will search for the best light source available, making it more effi cient.

Ryan’s mother Kerry Worby said she was proud and excited for him.

“It’s his fi rst big adventure by himself and it should be an excellent eye-opener for him in Can-berra getting to visit national scientifi c establish-ments,” Kerry said.

Ryan’s father, Mike, a production systems ad-ministrator at OD said it was “great” that Ryan had won the spot in Canberra. He said they hadn’t pushed Ryan at all and he was into elec-tronics and liked it.

Ryan has his own computer/electronics corner in the home offi ce/workroom on Olympic WayRyan said his product will consist of two mod-

ules, the Light Source Identifi er (LSI) and the Mirror Assembly.

Th e LSI, as the name suggests, fi nds the best possible light source using an array of light de-pendant resistors & a microprocessor that de-termine where the sun is in relation to the LSI and tell the Mirror Assembly to move appropri-ately.”

Th e Mirror Assembly will then activate mo-tors to adjust the direction and angle of the mir-ror. Th is would refl ect the light down the piping into a convex lens to diff use the light to spread it evenly.

Ryan then listed the products he would need to make a prototype, which he is planning to do. He sees his product as a competitor to existing skylights. He has made a CAD model on Pro Desktop 8.

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A s the floodwaters slowly dry up in western Queensland one of the best places to check out the glorious birdlife is near the tiny town of

Bedourie way out west with a population of 120.Th e photo of the black and while birds was taken in Eyre

Creek, Th e white birds are egrets and the elegant black ones, ibis. Th e other photos were taken on a sandhill on the southern side of town.

Birdlife aplenty at Bedourie

Local youngster Ryan Worby is off to Canberra for his solar tracking skylight invention

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W ater for Olympic Dam, Roxby Downs and Andamooka is pumped from two wellfi elds

A and B which draw water from the Great Artesian Basin (GAB).

Wellfi eld A has 6 bores providing 15 per cent of the water demand and Well-fi eld B has 3 bores providing the balance of water demand. Th e bores are between 250 metres and 800 metre below ground level depending on the depth of the Alge-buckina sandstone that hosts the GAB in South Australia.

At depth the sandstone aquifer can be as wide as 90 metres from top to bottom of the confi ning rock formations. Th e wells are stainless steel encased pipes with 0.5 mm screens at the bottom to prevent sand and gravel from entering the well pipe.

Th e water in the aquifer is under ar-tesian pressure so water naturally fl ows from the porous sandstone through the screen, up the well casing to the surface and then through surface pipelines to a single pumping station located near the wells.

Both Wellfi elds are over 100 kilometres north of Olympic Dam and so the water needs to be pumped through two buried pipelines to the mine site.

Th ere are three main parts to the wa-ter supply process that delivers water to Roxby Downs and Andamooka; transport, desalinisation and water distribution. Th e wellfi elds extract 33 megalitres per day averaged over a year from the GAB.

Th e amount of water pumped varies with seasonal demand with more water pumped in summer and less in winter. Water from Wellfi eld B is pumped to the desalination plant which removes min-eral salts from the water and produces drinking grade water. Desalinated water is stored in a covered dam east of Olym-pic Dam for distribution to the mine site,

Roxby Downs and Andamooka. Th e op-eration of the desalination plant will be described in more detail in the next Gift of the GAB article.

Th e remaining water from Wellfi eld B is mixed with the water from Wellfi eld A and the brine discharge from the desali-nation plant in the process water storage dams. Th e water in the storage dams is used as process water within the metal-lurgical plant for grinding, concentrating and smelting.

Th e majority of the process water used in the metallurgical plant is internally re-cycled using special tanks called thicken-ers to settle solids with the overfl ow water pumped back to the start of the process for re-use. Some desalinated water is used in parts of the metallurgical plant that re-quire higher quality water, for example, the steam boilers in the smelter.

Water from the desalinated water stor-age dam at the mine site is pumped by buried pipeline along Olympic Way to the covered 10 megalitre storage dam north of Roxby Downs. Th e Roxby Downs Water and Power Pty Ltd reticulates desalinated water throughout the town to residential and business customers and municipal us-ers such as the Leisure Centre complex.

Water to Andamooka is supplied by a buried pipeline directly from the desalina-tion plant. Roxby Downs and Andamooka use 30 per cent of all desalinated water with the remainder used by the mine site for industrial purposes.

Th e transport, desalination and reticu-lation of water is expensive. As a guide, it costs more per unit of water to produce and supply desalinated water to Olym-pic Dam and Roxby Downs than it costs a resident of Adelaide. Saving water in the home and at work makes good economic sense and even more importantly, helps protect the environment from which we take our water from.

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Alcohol and drug misuse have been a tragic factor of society world wide for countless numbers of years and its obviously not getting any better.

Australians are reminded almost on a daily basis of the tragic consequences of alcohol and substance abuse and we have especially seen a number of sports people stand up of late and speak about their alcohol or illicit drug problem.

Our nation was stunned by last years alcohol fuelled assault by Australian swimmer Nick D’Arcy upon fellow aussie swimmer and Commonwealth gold medallist Simon Cowley.

Th e two were in a Sydney bar in the early hours of the morning with other sports people who were celebrating their selection for the Beijing Olympics when an altercation took place between the two.

Th e clash left Cowley with fractures to his jaw, eye socket, hard palate, cheekbone and nose. D’Arcy ad-mitted guilt, was charged and subsequently dropped from the team to represent Australia at the Olym-pics.

Nick D’Arcy recently pleaded guilty in a Sydney court to recklessly infl icting grievous bodily harm on Cowley and was released on a suspended jail term of 14 months and 12 days and placed on a conditional good behaviour bond.

Straight after the court case Nick D’Arcy stood in front of the media and admitted he had a problem with binge-drinking and for me a person who admits they have a problem are actually half way to having it resolved.

I say that because those who admit to where they are at are more likely to take the next step and seek help or advice and make the necessary changes that can improve their life.

Geoff Huegill is another swimming champion who has admitted to having drinking problems. “I lived a pretty strict life following the black line up and down in the pool. It was only natural for me to swing the pendulum in the other direction,” the

Olympic butterfl y medallist told a conference on binge drinking.

“From a very strict and balanced life I let myself go through excessive drinking, no exercise and poor diet. I was letting myself down, I was letting my fam-ily down. I was letting my friends down. Fortunately, I realised I no longer could live a life of neglect.”

Binge drinking has become a huge problem amongst young people in particular but it is hard to point that out because many think getting sloshed on weekends is just a bit of fun that doesn’t account for much.

Yet four Australians under 25 die due to alcohol related injuries in an average week and 70 under 25 will be hospitalized due to alcohol-caused assaults in an average week.

What we need to realise is that alcohol is a power-ful drug and is toxic. Most adults enjoy the occasional drink and for many a small amount of alcohol can promote a feeling of wellbeing.

I quite enjoy the occasional whiskey after work because it helps me to switch off and relax. But when a small amount of alcohol leads to larger amounts is when things can often begin to go horribly wrong.

We need to remember that alcohol is a substance that changes how our body works because it is a drug. When we drink something with alcohol in it the drug (alcohol) changes the way we think, act and feel.

Drinking to intoxication can therefore not only put us into situations that can leave us vulnerable, embarrassed, in danger or worse. But drinking to intoxication over time can become a real danger to our health and well being not to mention the family and social costs.

At least ten per cent of Australia’s adult population are risky drinkers or binge drinkers. About six per cent of adults abuse alcohol or are dependent on it.

Don’t let problem drinking or binge drinking ruin your life or someone else’s life any longer. Speak up seek help and your new life awaits you.

Battle Of The Booze

Water Supply to Olympic Dam and Roxby Downs

Roxby water: from Algebuckina sandstone to you

Every drop counts: Be aware of how you use water in your home.

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P articipants in the SA Regional Community Leadership Program

were in Roxby Downs recently for a Mining and Technology day to give them a better idea of the local mining business.

The regional leadership program, which exposes bright young managers to activities outside their own business, gave participants a great look into several aspects of mining and life in a mining town.

Th e group was addressed by the executive director of the SA Department of Mineral Resources, who spoke about the economic value of mining to the

State’s economy and the impacts and factors which impact upon it.

Chief executive of the Roxby Council, Bill Boehm welcomed participants to Roxby and spoke about the unique arrangement the Roxby Council has in running the town with BHP Billiton.

Catherine Mooney from BHP Billiton’s Expansion Team in Adelaide and Carrie Clark, the communications advisor for BHPB in Roxby spoke about the community responsibility that the company has not only in Roxby Downs but all over the world.

BHP Billiton’s geotechnical supervisor at Olympic Dam, Glen Mungur explained how

mineral deposits were identifi ed and gave a clear address on what goes on underground and how the massive copper/gold/uranium deposit is mined and the ore processed.

Th e group also heard all about the Great Artesian Basin water supply which is an essential part of the success of the mining operation.

Angela Turner, principal of the Andamooka Primary school spoke about her leadership journey and also how Andamooka was aff ected by what happens at Roxby.

Th e SA Regional Community Leadership Program is managed by Jo-Anne McGrath.

Despite punishing use by four football teams who train on it twice a week, regular touch rugby, light-ning footy carnivals and dozens of dads kicking the footy round with their boys, the Roxby Downs Oval remains in great shape.

Th at’s according to its fussy carer, Peter Keller, Works Manager for the Roxby Council

Mr Keller, coming up to his fourth year as manager of the oval, is like a proud father extolling the virtues of “his” home ground – which is just one of dozens of responsibilities he carries in his role of the council’s Mr Fixit.

“I’m very satisfi ed with the progress we’ve been able to make on the oval,” Mr Keller told the Monitor last week on an inspection of the surface with Mr Cricket, Yogi Secker, the president of the Roxby Downs Cricket Associa-tion.

When he arrived in the town as works offi cer three and a half years ago, Mr Keller remembers the state of the oval generated a never-ending stream of comments, complaints, gratuitous advice, verbal abuse as well as plenty of other free advice on what he should be doing to get it into shape.

Mr Keller comes from a faming background at Robertstown, near Eu-dunda, with experience in building and operating service stations, an intensive piggery as well as cropping and mixed farming generally.

“When I arrived I took it as a per-sonal goal to get the oval into the best shape I could,” Mr Keller said.

Biting the bullet in 2006, he ordered extensive soil tests that came up with some recommendations that instead of ignoring, he put into eff ect.

“Th e oval is one of the hardest-used ovals in the State with full on train-ing and weekend games right through the year – and in a climate with regu-lar doses of January temperatures up around the 49-50 degree mark which plays havoc with a green lawn,” Mr Kel-ler said.

He has changed the watering re-gime from nightly light soaks to less frequent but more intensive watering. Th e grass has been given an extensive dose of crushed dolomite which, after mixing with the sand and organic mat-ter (mostly the lawn clippings which are not collected) makes the surface porous so the water can get down into the soil.

With less watering, the lawn is en-couraged to send its roots deeper, an

essential feature of a green, well kept lawn. Shallow-rooted lawns are easily killed off by a week of 45plus tempera-tures, which used to be the case at the Roxby oval.

Th e other problem that has been rec-tifi ed is “thatching.” Just as thatched roofs are impervious to water, when a lawn gets a build-up of clippings it acts in the same way, preventing moisture getting through and dead patches in the lawn the result.

Th e solution? An aerator with tiny fi ngers that cut through the surface and mix the lawn clippings with the sand and dolomite.

Th e result? A deep-rooted lawn that can withstand a Roxby summer and turn out looking a million dollars for the long, hard footy season.

But that’s not all. You’ve got to feed lawns and this one’s getting a steady diet of goodies to help make it make it look good.

Recently it got a mixed dose of sul-phate of ammonia, manganese sul-phate, magnesium sulphate blended with organic manure all of which was watered in well.

Its next treat is a treat of kelp solu-tion, humic acid and molasses which is aimed at promoting growth of tiny organisms that help convert the lawn clippings and other organic stuff into soil from which the grass roots can ex-tract maximum nutrition.

President of the Roxby Downs Cricket Association, Yogi Secker said the oval was in the best shape for the entire year when the A-grade grand fi -nal was played a fortnight ago.

However he thought the ground was broadly and generally a little bit more “spongy” than the standard of a fi rst class ground.

“We pleaded and asked and pleaded some more and they fi nally lowered the mower blades and the result was an excellent surface although the outer was still a bit slow to score off shots hit along the ground,” Yogi said.

His feeling was that the soft surface was not the best for footy either and the soft sponginess could be dangerous for twisted ankles and knees.

Th e President of Woomera & Dis-tricts Football League, Barry Mitchell, also a senior executive at BHP Billiton, said he was pleased at how well the oval had presented for the Lightning Carni-val last week.

“We’ve just signed our annual ten-ancy agreement with Alan Male at the Leisure Centre and we’ve got no com-plaints at all; in fact we’re very happy with how the oval is going,” Mr Mitch-ell said.

The footy chief said one of their league’s board members, Graham Warren was working closely with the council on all oval matters.

“We have a good working relation-ship with the council and are pretty happy about how things are travelling,” Mr Mitchell added.

“From a footy perspective, we have no issues with the oval.”

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Council Works Offi cer Peter Keller and Cricket Association President Gerard “Yogi” Secker are happy with the conditions of the town oval.

Olympic Dam Geotechnical Supervisor, Glen Mungur.

Catherine Mooney from the BHP Billiton Expansion Team.


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By Zak Zeptner

R ock Th e Mount at Melrose is on this weekend, Friday April 17 to Sunday April 19, and plans to be a weekend

of fun and entertainment. Th e three day family event will be held for its

third year in a row at the foot of Mount Remark-able, a three hour drive from Adelaide.

Th e event has grown over the past years to be-come one of the major country music festivals in the country.

On Saturday April 18, a fantastic line up of country music singers will perform to the crowd, including Lee Kernaghan, Steve Forde, Th e Sunny Cowgirls, Jasmine Rae, Catherine Britt and Th e Noll Brothers.

Th e Monitor was fortunate enough to speak with Lee Kernaghan last week about his involve-ment in the festival as well as what’s next for him in 2009.

Lee, a casual bloke who loves the bush and takes the time to listen to its inhabitants, is pumped to be playing again at Rock Th e Mount at Melrose.

“It’s a fantastic event and it has the potential to be one of the biggest country music outdoor events in Australia,” Lee told Th e Monitor.

“It’s supported extremely well by the local com-munity there and this will be the biggest line up we’ve ever had at the festival.”

Singing with the likes of Steve Forde and Jas-mine Rae is an exciting prospect for Lee, who had nothing but good things to say about his fellow country artists.

“Th ey are some of my favourite artists in Aus-tralia. Jasmine Rae has got the potential to be as big as Shania Twain. She stands about fi ve feet tall but she’s got an incredible voice and she is a really great interpreter of lyrics and a great song writer and I think she is going to be a huge star.”

Likewise, Lee said the Sunny Cowgirls are pure “heart and soul country” and Steve Forde is “get-ting more popular each year.”

Lee has a respect for his fellow country music artists and while he is excited to be sharing the stage with these greats, he revealed he would love to sing with Garth Brooks.

“I just love him; he’s great.” While Lee has only met him once for a quick

chat, he did have a rather amusing anecdote about Garth’s wife, Trisha Yearwood.

“I remember giving Trisha a lift back to her hotel once when she sang on my fi rst album. She was visiting from America and I was driving a Commodore back then and we backed out of the car park and I scraped a fence and peeled the left hand door off .

“Trisha got out of the car and said ‘Lee, I think we might just take a cab’.

“Th e car was a mess, an absolute write-off and it was easily one of the most embarrassing mo-ments of my life.”

Lee will be playing to the crowd at Melrose for

1.5 hours and confesses it is an awesome feeling to perform on stage.

“Playing to a crowd of people that know your music and sing along to your songs is really ter-rifi c,” he said.

A collection of songs from his albums will be played, from Th e Outback Club to Th e New Bush, and is Lee’s last performance before he enters the studio to record his new album.

Unfortunately, Lee would not surrender the name of his upcoming record, laughing it was all classifi ed information. He did, however, men-

tion what fans can expect from his ninth studio album.

“Th e challenge with the new album was writing songs that are new and have something to say. I’ve put about two years into the songs and I think it’s going to be one of the best records I’ve made.

“When I compare it to the last record I think it might raise the bar a little higher but you never know until she’s out and in people’s stereos.”

As many would know, Lee Kernaghan was pre-sented the 2008 Citizen of the Year Award and having worked extensively with drought aff ected communities last year, he certainly deserves it.

“I spent 2008 visiting communities aff ect by drought and doing a lot of listening to the issues that are aff ecting people and I learnt a great deal,” said Lee.

“I wrote a report and presented it to the Gov-ernment and hopefully they will listen to the voice of the people and implement some positive strate-gies to help people on the land.”

Th e bush is a part of Lee, as can be noted from his songs, but what is it about the Australian out-back that truly captivates this musical genius?

“I’d say it’s the people. I’ve got my family at home in Queensland and I’ve got another family out there around Australia and I’m so grateful to them for giving me a career in music. Th ey’re one of my mob and I’m there to stand by then now and in the years to come.”

With Lee being a keen enthusiast of the bush and its people, Th e Monitor had to ask if he was planning to visit Roxby Downs in the future.

After explaining exactly where this remote min-ing town was located, Lee was eager to visit.

“We’re doing a very extensive tour (for the new album) so maybe next year,” he said.

In fact, demonstrating his ability to listen and his concern for remote communities, Lee asked extensive questions about the welfare of Roxby’s people and the progress of the mining industry.

And to those wishing to follow in Lee’s foot-steps, he off ers the following advice.

“Work on your song writing. Song writing is the key; you’ve got to write those songs yourself. Th ere is a book called ‘Th e Craft of Lyric Writing’ which is really good.

“Just keep working at it and keep believing.” Rock Th e Mount at Melrose will feature live

talent, market stalls, great food and the hotly con-tested Remarkable Ute Muster.

For further information, visit www.remarka-blefestivals.com.au.

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Quit and be rewardedBy Zak Zeptner

R oxFM is starting its very own band, called the RoxFM

Rock n Roll All Stars, and is seeking expres-sions of interest from musicians to audition.

Th e band will play a ‘par-ty type’ style that will sup-port the events sponsored by the radio station.

RoxFM presenter Jack McGuire will coordinate the band and says it will

add more depth to RoxFM’s musical presence outside the studio.

“Th e band will be used to support RoxFM sponsored events and provide an op-portunity for musicians to fl ex their chops,” said Jack.

“It will be a great chance for people to mix with oth-er musicians.”

People of all ages are welcome to register their interest, though it is ex-pected applicants will have a professional attitude and love of the craft, be willing

to put in the time to learn their part and will attend rehearsals.

Th ose who do not pos-sess musical talent are also advised to register their in-terest, as behind the scenes positions are available, such as lighting and equipment personnel.

Th e Rock n Roll All Stars will also be seeking spon-sorship, combined with RoxFM’s, from anyone in-terested in helping out.

For further information contact Jack McGuire on 0434 222 321.

By Zak Zeptner

A crowd was what they wanted for last month’s burnout competition and

a crowd was what they got. During the races at the Dirt Cir-

cuit, locals Rory Hatch and Jeremy Gates organised to hold a burnout competition to gage support for an expansion of the pad.

“It was excellent and we couldn’t have been happier with the night,” commented Rory.

“Everything went really well. Th e Dirt Circuit was a huge help on the night and everyone involved did ex-actly what we hoped they would and

everything ran smoothly.” Th e crowd at the Dirt Circuit was,

without a doubt, huge, and as the tyres spun and the smoke blinded the crowd, cheers rang out for the 15 drivers competing.

“I couldn’t believe how many peo-ple actually went out there. It was excellent,” said Jeremy.

Another burnout competition is set to be held in the near future to see if support continues before any further talks of expanding the pad happens.

“We’ve had chats with the Dirt Circuit Club to see what they want and what not, so we’ll take it step by step,” said Rory.

“We had a chat with Deb (Been-

ham) the president of the Sporting Car Club and she said she was really happy with how the night went.”

Congratulations go to Dylon Fraz-er, who was awarded fi rst place in the competition and to all who partici-pated.

“I think everyone enjoyed them-selves,” said Rory.

Both Rory and Jeremy would like to thank the following for their sup-port:

Th e Sporting Car Club, Tom Beev-er, Auto Pro, Th e CFS, Coates Hire, Boart Longyear, Th e Monitor, Mails Tyres, BSH and Pog.

“Th anks to everyone who came, everyone who helped and thank you to the girls for putting up with us.”

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RoxFM band will fl ex local chops

A rewarding way to quit smoking has been devised that

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chance to save money and receive incentives to quit.

A combined project of

Building Healthy Commu-nities, the Roxby Downs Health Service and the QuitSA Anti-Smoking Campaign for the Cancer Council, the 12 Week Quit-line Program is running at the Roxby Pharmacy to help smokers kick the habit.

The program offers discounted Nicotine Re-placement Th erapies and telephone counselling support to locals of Roxby, Woomera and Pimba.

A $10 subsidy is off ered to each product purchased during the 12 week course and participants receive

a $25 and $75 Chemist Voucher at the six and 12 week marks.

Participants are eligible for discounted patches, gum, lozenges, micro tabs and inhalers.

Telephone counselling support is provided by trained quit-smoking pro-fessionals from the QuitSA team, who will call you at a time that suits you to help you through the quitting process.

If you would like to know more, contact the Roxby Downs Pharmacy on 8671 1322 or Roxby Health Serv-ice on 8671 9020.

A crowd was what they wanted and a crowd was what they got.

The Burnout Competition was certainly a highlight for the crowd at last month’s Dirt Circuit.

Karen Russell, Nick Backhouse and Kane Mcinerney.


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A NZAC Day is an opportunity for all Australians

to celebrate and enjoy their lives in a way made possible by the sacrifice of those who laid down their lives for this country.

That’s the thinking behind plans for Roxby D ow ns to ce lebrate ANZAC Day on Saturday April 25, according to lo-cal RSL secretary/treasurer, Wayne Morris.

Mr Morris and local RSL members are busy putting the finishing touches to the various ANZAC Day celebrations in and around Roxby Downs.

The day begins with a Dawn Service at 6am at Olympic Dam – in Blin-man Street opposite OD Village.

The Reverend Bob McKay will lead the read-ings and prayers assisted by Sister Pat. Roxby Downs/Andamooka RSL president, Bluey Powell will be in at-tendance along with Wayne Morris.

More than 300 people turned up for last year’s Dawn Service – many of them on their way to work at OD.

Mr Morris said ANZAC

Day was a sensitive time that draws on the emo-tions pride, sadness and patriotism.

“Th e aim is not to glorify war but to honour those who, once placed in the pathway of conflict, rose to meet the challenge and performed with honour,” Mr Morris said.

“We must also remem-ber that people remember in diff erent ways and some may wish not to remember at all.”

After the Dawn Service a “Gunfi re Breakfast” will be served up by the local Scout troop assisted by lo-cal volunteers at the Bowls Club.

A full hearty breakfast will be available for $7 and refreshments will later be available for the various toasts to honour the serv-ice men and women of the myriad of service units and organisations.

“The toasts are a great way for people to pay their respects,” Mr Morris said.

Following breakfast there will be an auction with lots of goods and services pro-vided by local businesses. Roxby Newsagency has donated a kid’s BMX bike, Sportspower has donated a sports pack and Lavrick Engineering has provided welding equipment.

Mr Morris said other do-nations would be gratefully accepted and he expressed thanks for the businesses that had already donated in this tough economic climate.

Auctioneer will be local personality Graham War-ren.

Then there will be the ANZAC Day march which will leave from the Com-munity Club car park op-posite the council offi ces in Richardson Place.

Th e march will proceed up and down the main street, returning to the granite plinth near the rose garden in the median strip. Local scouts will be flag bearers at both services.

Th e main street will be closed off for the March and Remembrance Serv-ice.

After the Last Post has been played, it will be back to the bowling club where lunch will be served.

“ANZAC Day tries not to glorify war,” Mr Morris said.

“All we ask is a simple recognition of the sacrifi ce and commitment of un-selfi sh devotion by those young men and women who served so valiantly for their country.”

RSL gearing up for ANZAC Day ceremonies

A ttendees at this month’s ANZAC Day memorial Service at the Rose Garden in the main street

will be able to get a good look at progress on the new memorial going up in Richardson Place.

Roxby Downs is set to get its new cen-trepiece, an RSL Community Memorial, in a key location in the middle of town.

Th e contract to build the new memorial was awarded to York Civil and work has been underway for a month.

Project Manager Alan Male, who is also manager of the RLeisure Centre, said the new memorial would become the major iconic feature within the business district of Roxby Downs.

“Th e sheer scale of the memorial and its key location will make the memorial the centrepiece of the town well into the future,” Mr Male said.

“It will become a daily reminder to all of the signifi cant sacrifi ces made by our service men and women.

“It will also add to the rich local Vi-etnam heritage whilst improving a local community meeting space.”

Th e RSL memorial will cater to the ever-increasing numbers attending our national days of remembrance – ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day.

“Th e location will enhance the Richard-son Place median,” Mr Male said.

“It will provide a larger and more sig-nifi cant site to cater for the increasing number of Roxby residents turning up to the RSL services and provide a focal plaza for the community to refl ect.”

“Th e size, design scale, location and heritage characteristics of this memorial are, in Council’s view, outstanding and will be an essential centerpiece for our town.”

Th e RSL memorial will consist of two blade walls. Th ese represent two diggers, one looking over the shoulder of the other, standing tall, looking out for his mate.

Th e patterned grid represents the order and uniformity within the military and the Diggers (blade walls) stand tall and uniform within.

Th e landscape mound symbolizes the trench wall, protecting the Diggers who stand behind waiting to be called over the top.

Mr Male said the use of copper in the memorial would be a reminder of why we live in Roxby Downs and provide the local heritage symbolism.

Th is project is funded in part from the Council’s annual budget and grants from Australia RSL, Australian Government Memorial fund and the Federal Govern-ment economic stimulus package funds.

Good progress on new RSL Memorial

Wayne Morris RSL secretary.

Work continues on the ANZAC Memorial.

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Y oung Chuck moved to Texas and bought a donkey

from a farmer for $100. The farmer agreed to deliver the donkey the next day.

Th e next day he drove up and said, ‘Sorry son, but I have some bad news, the donkey died.’

Chuck replied, ‘Well, then just give me my mon-ey back.’

Th e farmer said, ‘Can’t do that. I went and spent it already.’

Chuck said, ‘OK, then, just bring me the dead donkey.’

Th e farmer asked, ‘What ya gonna do with him?

Chuck said, ‘I’m going to raffl e him off .’

The farmer said ‘You can’t raffl e off a dead don-key!’

Chuck said, ‘Sure I can Watch me. I just won’t tell anybody he’s dead.’

A month later, the farm-er met up with Chuck and asked, ‘What happened with that dead donkey?’

Chuck said, ‘I raffled him off . I sold 500 tickets at two dollars apiece and made a profi t of $898.’

Th e farmer said, ‘Didn’t anyone complain?’

Chuck said, ‘Just the guy who won. So I gave him back his two dollars.’

Chuck now works for Citibank.

Banking crisis explained

U niversity graduates looking for a dynamic career that will open doors should take

a closer look at one of Australia’s largest government agencies – Centrelink.

Minister for Human Services, Senator Joe Ludwig reminded peo-ple that applications for Centrelink’s National Graduate Program will close soon.

“Centrelink should be considered by graduates who have just complet-ed their degree. So it’s important not to miss the cut-off date for applica-tions,” Senator Ludwig said.

“A graduate position at Centrelink is a great opportunity to be at the forefront of supporting the Austral-ian community. When you consider the range of work undertaken by Centrelink there is room for all sorts of people and skill sets.”

“Centrelink off ers a range of op-

portunities for graduates with qualifi -cations in a variety of fi elds, including IT, social work, psychology, commu-nication, fi nance, HR, legal and gen-eralist areas.”

Senator Ludwig said Centrelink graduates receive hands-on train-ing and work experience through two work placements developed to broaden their skills and increase their work experience.

“The program offers graduates the chance to learn on-the-job for 12 months while having access to an attractive salary and excellent work-ing conditions,” he said.

“Applications for Centrelink’s National Graduate Program have increased signifi cantly in the past twelve months.”

“The chance for further career development and advancement within Centrelink is excellent, and it is one of few government agencies that guarantee a permanent position

and salary advancement on success-ful completion of the graduate pro-gram.”

Th e Minister said Centrelink has also recently introduced an accred-ited learning and development pro-gram for new graduates.

“Centrelink graduates undergo ex-tensive training over the fi rst twelve months to develop their skills as an Australian Public Servant employee and complete a Diploma of Govern-ment,” Senator Ludwig said.

“I strongly encourage anyone who has recently graduated and is looking for an excellent career opportunity to consider Centrelink as a potential employer.”

Applications for the August 2009 and January 2010 intakes will close Sunday April 19. For details: www.centrelink.gov.au or email

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Centrelink crying out

for new staff I love a drink, particularly that fi rst beer on a stinking hot day. Th e taste of that chilled golden

liquid as it slides down the pipes is a beauty. Not to mention a really good red or two with a delightful meal.

I’d call myself a social drinker and I am never at a loss to fi nd a friend or ten to join me for a drink and a chat.

Recently however I have been on a mission to lose some weight, nothing dramatic, just a new eating plan, a bit of walking and only drinking alcohol one day a week and even then only a glass or two (special celebrations aside).

What I noticed when I started my new regime was the incredulous look on peo-ple’s faces when I started ordering water or lime lemon and bitters. My friends would say “what’s wrong aren’t you well”. Th e supposition was if I wasn’t drinking alcohol something was wrong.

I recently heard a story about a wom-an who was pregnant but because she was less than 12 weeks did not want to

make any announcements. Knowing her friends would expect her to have a drink and would be insistent about her joining them for a drink she made a strong black tea and poured it into a bourbon bottle so she wouldn’t have to make excuses for not drinking.

Th e more serious version of this is when young people feel compelled to drink alcohol because of peer pressure. Drinking to stay cool!

In some hard drinking circles a non drinker can even be viewed with a degree of suspicion because they are diff erent.

Maybe we could be just a little more aware of how we speak to our friends who, for whatever reason, give up or are have a rest for drinking alcohol based drinks

As subtle as it maybe the chiding from drinkers sends a message that it’s not OK to NOT drink.

Don’t make your friends feel like so-cial outcasts because they choose not to drink or simply to drink less.

Ray Goldie

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By Zak Zeptner

T he Choir at Saint Barbara’s Parish School is training hard in

preparation for the Catholic School Music Festival in September.

Th e festival will see 13 Saint Barbara’s students join over 30 Catholic Schools throughout the state to form a choir of 300 stu-dents as they perform a collec-tion of songs for the audience.

“It’s a great celebration of mu-sic,” said Saint Barbara’s Choir

Coordinator, Sally Hoff man. “Th e kids are all really excited

to be going down to Adelaide and are learning a lot about music.

“I was a part of the festival when I was a student and it’s really cool so the kids will enjoy themselves.”

The choir students are still learning the songs and dance moves for the festival, how-ever Sally says they are looking good.

“Th ey’re sounding good but they need to gain a little more confidence, which will come with practice.”

Denise Rothall, Festival Mu-sic Director, has visited Saint Barbara’s once this year to off er guidance to the students, and will make the drive to Roxby two more times before September.

“Th e kids are having a great time and we’re all learning heaps about music,” said Sally.

Th e choir is also seeking spon-sorship for the trip to Adelaide. If you can help out in any way, please contact Sally Hoff man at Saint Barbara’s Parish School.

Th e Catholic School Music Festival is held from September 21 to 24.

Saint Barb’s choir goes to Adelaide

By Zak Zeptner

S aint Barbara’s Parish School will be present-ing its second musical

to the community in Term 4 called Young Hercules.

Following the success of Man of Steel, which was performed in 2007, the school decided it would be a good opportunity for students to showcase their singing, dancing and acting talents.

Th e Year 7 students will take on the main roles and have been rehearsing the script and pre-

paring for auditions for their favourite roles.

Th e cast list will be fi nalised in Term 2.

Young Hercules is based on the adventures of Hercules who, with the help of his friend, de-fi es overwhelming odds to com-plete six challenges chosen by the mean goddess Hera.

It is a magical journey fi lled with music, laughs and adven-ture and is sure to be a hit.

“Th e Year 7 students are very excited about taking on rehears-als next term,” said Saint Bar-bara’s teacher Lisa Phillips.

School musical Young Hercules

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THURSDAY 16TH

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FRIDAY 17TH

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THURSDAY 23RD

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By Tristan Warneke and Georgina Chinner

W hile on camp, the Roxby Downs Area School Captains

recently visited Saint Peter’s College.

After receiving a congratula-tions letter from the Captains of St Peter’s, it was decided that visiting their school while in Adelaide would be a great op-portunity.

Th e four RDAS Captains, Jody Luscombe, Tim West, Georgina Chinner and Tristan Warneke, accompanied by teacher Tasha Bedding, visited Saint Peter’s College.

The Saint Peters Captains, Jonathan Hamer and Amaran Parasuramar took our students on a tour of their 162 year old school.

Our students, who had never seen a private school before, were very impressed, not only by the buildings and grounds but also by the atmosphere.

“It’s really amazing, the school is unbelievable,” said Jody Lus-combe.

Th is created an opportunity for us to build a relationship with another school and gain ideas for improvement.

“It was a culture shock for our students,” said Teacher Tasha Bedding, who attended private school for her schooling life.

One of the main diff erences between the school captains of the two schools is that at Saint Peter’s the role of school captain is undertaken while completing

Year 13, which is so they can focus entirely on being school captain. However at RDAS the role of school captain is under-taken during Year 12.

After visiting the school we have brainstormed many diff er-ent areas that could be improved within our school, such as new leadership opportunities, group activities and larger practical fa-cilities. Hopefully with new ini-tiative the current Captains of Roxby Downs Area School will be able to begin improving the facilities at the school starting with these areas.

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T he Royal Flying Doctor Service fl ew in a contin-gent of nine people to

help celebrate the William Creek Gymkhana on the weekend before last.

Th ey swelled the good crowd of about two hundred at William Creek for its annual Gymkhana - an all-day aff air with many horse events as well as lots of motor bike competitions, in junior and senior categories.

Th e arrival of the RFDS plane with its group of nine offi cers and volunteers who spread the

word about various aspects of health and healthy living kicked off the day. Th eir presentation proved very popular and most informative.

The gymkhana concluded with tea and a dance with mu-sic supplied by popular local band “Hard Road”- featuring the Bayley family from Wirraminna Station, together with Vicki and Peter Jesser from Adelaide.

The gymkhana committee also made a presentation to their President, Randall Crozier, of Anna Creek who is leaving the

district in April.Senior Champion Rider of

the gymkhana was won by Greg Warren of Oodnadatta; Juvenile Champion Rider: Jake Crozier; Anna Creek and Junior Cham-pion: Anna Greenfi eld; Billa Ka-lina Champion Horse was won by Tequila, owned by Jamie and Kim Oldfi eld.

In the motokhana division Senior Champion was Justin Nunn of Macumba; Juvenile Champion went to Jake Crozier and Junior Champion to Jake Aulich of Coober Pedy.

Th e William Creek Cup, do-nated by William Creek Hotel, was won by Ronald Boland’s horse “Cape Bridgewater” rid-den by Sharna Lennon while the Dick and Connie Nunn Memo-rial Cup was taken out by Daniel and Alicia Sampson of Evelyn Downs with their horse Dougie, ridden by Brady Dougmore.

Sunday morning saw a good turn out for the Annual General Meeting of the Gymkhana Com-mittee.

Normie Sims, the new man-ager of Anna Creek has accepted

the position of President, Trevor Williams of Nilpinna was elected Vice President, Kelli Jo Kovac of Roxby Downs was returned as Secretary and Helen Williams is Treasurer.

Th e meeting decided to dis-tribute profi ts and among the benefi ciaries this year are the Royal Flying Doctor Service - $10,000 and Roxby Downs Ambulance Service - $5000.

Th e committee thanks every-one who came and supported the event and all those who brought horses and motor bikes.

John Hobbs got a special men-tion for once again taking on the role of chief chef and the Roxby Downs Ambulance volunteers.

“Everyone else who helped out on the work side of things, we are only a small committee and sincerely appreciate the help we receive- we couldn’t run a show without you,” said treas-urer, Helen Williams.

“Please keep in mind our next event, the Campdraft and Bron-co Branding which will be held on Saturday, August 22.

William Creek Gymkhana pumps $10 grand into RFDS kitty

Roxby Downs crew at William Creek Gymkhana


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4th Annual Ozminerals Marla Bronco Branding

National Bronco Branding Finals

20th Anniversary of the Marla Race Gymkhana Club.All past members are invited to attend!

& Family Fun Day

Saturday 25th April 2009Marla Race & Gymkhana Club Presents

1. Novice Singles Nominations $40Open to any competitor who has never won as catcher before at any bronco branding event.

2. Open Singles Nominations $50

3. Open Doubles Nominations $60

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5. Open Singles Final

6. Doubles Final

7. $1,000 Tug-o-War Nominations $50 Teams of five. Teams beating most opponents wins.

Ute Show Best Chick’s Ute, Best Feral Ute, Best Work Ute, Best Town Ute Nominations: $10 per section

Program Starts at 8am sharpWith rules & regulations read at 7.45am

For more information contact: President - Alan Fennell08 8670 7930

For nominations contact:Secretary – Gillian Fennell08 8670 1071

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W hile the big four bahave recently signed upa government promo

scheme to lay off mortgage browers in fi nancial trouble throbeing laid off , Alliance One CrUnion has had such a scheme gofor years.

Chief executive of Alliance One, Lynch said his credit union took a cservative approach when assessingfordability of a loan and selectingright product for each individual.

“We understand that circumstancan change due to changes in empment, and this is where we work windividuals and their families to athem in meeting their obligations,”Lynch said.

“While the big four banks haveknowledged that they need to looassisting individuals in hardship, tannouncement is only about doing wwe have always done for our memwhen tough times strike.”

“I urge any of our members facingfi cult fi nancial circumstances or neemake arrangements to meet their

T he Federal Government’s stimulus package and a reduction in inter-est rates has given the housing

market a modest boost, a new report shows.

Th e national survey of housing prices by RP Data-Rismark shows property val-ues were up 1.1 per cent in the fi rst two months of 2009, recovering from falls of three per cent in 2008.

Th e property value indices are deter-mined using an automated system, which values every property in Australia each week based on sales nearby.

In Sydney, property prices were up 0.5 per cent for the three months to February, Melbourne prices lifted 1.9 per cent and Darwin prices were up 6.1 per cent.

Prices fell in other capital cities, with Brisbane value down 2.2 per cent, Ad-elaide prices dropping 1.3 per cent, Perth falling one per cent and Canberra down 1.8 per cent.

RP Data research analyst Cameron Kusher said the government’s stimulus package, which doubled the fi rst home owner’s grant from $7000 to $14,000 for pre-existing homes, pushed more buyers into the market.

“Th e fi rst homebuyers grant has been a very successful initiative and you can see that by how many fi rst home buyers are out there getting fi nance commitments,” Mr Kusher told Th e Monitor.

A sharp reduction in interest rates had also pushed the market up, Mr Kusher said.

“People that even fi ve or six months ago probably weren’t even able to dream about owning a property ... they’re realising that it’s a pretty good time to go out there and buy,” he said.

Th e least expensive houses in Australia were in Adelaide with a median price of $407,020 while Sydney has the most ex-pensive with a median price of $559,360.

Government stimulus housing market: rep

T here has been a major jump in the use of inspection serv-ices for prospective home

buyers compared with this time last year.

Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects, undertook reports on 28,800 buildings in 2008 with an es-timated value of $8 billion.

In March 2009 compared with March 2008, pre-purchase inspec-tions were up 53 per cent in Victoria, 63 pret cent in New South Wales, 96 per cent in Queensland, 30 per cent in Western Australia and 10 per cent in Tasmania. South Australia was the only state which showed a downturn compared with last year with 8 per cent less inspections.

Robert Caulfi eld, managing direc-tor of Archicentre said the increase

refl ected home buyers taking a cau-tious return to the market, wanting to make sure they are not buying a ‘lemon’ or taking on a property that has illegal building or expensive structural problems.

“Home buyers in the current eco-nomic climate are acutely aware of the sharp edge of needing to focus on asset management and unbudgeted costs. Our pre-purchase inspections tend to precede real estate sales fi g-ures by about two months and mort-gage fi gures by about four months, so this could indicate a general recovery in the market

“Most prospective buyers know that buying an older home with un-seen faults such as cracked founda-tions, termites or roof problems can add tens of thousands of dollars to the cost of their home and potential-ly put paying their mortgage under

threat.”Mr. Caulfi eld said that pre-pur-

chase property inspections were increasingly on the agenda of home lenders who wanted to be assured the property they were securing against the loan would not become a liabil-ity.

“With many vendors under pres-sure to sell homes, it is not unusual for people to do a quick makeover to cover up major faults and we are saying to prospective home buyers that homes with a new coat of paint throughout need to be assessed care-fully.

“One of the issues is that many of the faults to be found in homes are hidden in roof cavities or under the fl oor where most people do not look. Th ese areas are also where the expen-sive faults are found,” Mr Caulfi eld added.

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Homebuyers return as inspection services jump

Archicentre 2009 statistics compiled from pre-purchase home inspections in each State

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Sub Floor Faults

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HEARING SERVICES9:00am-2:30pm Monday to FridayPhone:1800 006 303DOCTOR’S NEW SPECIALISED DRUGPhone: 1800 700 270 (Number for Medicare Use)

ROXBY DOWNS’ FAMILY AND YOUTH OFFICERCrisis and relationship councelling, mediation and support.Phone: 8671 2892CRISIS CARE COUNSELLINGUniting Care Wesley Port AugustaRegional Women’s and Children’s Support Services: 1800 655 716Crisis care line:13 16 11For immediate response if feeling stressed call 0428 326 529 to speak with a counsellor 24/7BREASTFEEDING ROXBY DOWNS’ GROUP1:30pm - 3:00pm Third Tuesday of the month.At the Roxby Downs Public Library.

HEALTHVISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE8:30am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday9:00am - 3:00pm Saturday9:00am - 2:00pm SundayPhone: 8671 2001CULTURAL & LEISURE PRECINCT - MOVIESTuesday, Friday, Saturday and SundayPhone: 8671 2001ROXBY DOWNS TODDLERS’ STORY TIME 9:30am - 11:00am Tuesday & Thursday (repeated)Fun for young children and mumsMeet at Roxby Downs LibrarySchool Terms OnlyANDAMOOKA TODDLERS’ STORY TIME10:30am Monday - Fun for 1-4 years.Phone: 8672 7018Meet at Andamooka Community LibraryPLAYGROUP - St. Barbara’s Parish SchoolCall Jakki: 8671 2323PLAYGROUP - Roxby Downs Kindergarten10:00am - 11:30am Friday ROXBY DOWNS’ HEALTH SERVICES COFFEE MORNING9:30am - 11:00am ThusrdayMeet at the Dunes CaféRAPTORS CYCLING CLUB8:00am SundaySocial bike riding group Meet at Stuart Road roundaboutROXBY DOWNS’ CHILDCARE6:30am-5:30pm Monday to FridayPhone: 8671 0911MARKET DAY- May 16th

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Community members are welcome to attend any meeting of the Roxby Downs Community Board, Forums and Partnerships - see schedule on the Com-munity Matters page. For more information call Michelle Hales on 8671 0010ROXBY DOWNS’ ROTARY CLUB1st and 3rd Monday of the month Meet at the Dunes CaféFor more information contact Kaye DoyleANDAMOOKA OPAL GIRL GUIDESAndamooka Community Hall Mondays from 5:00pm to 7:00pmPhone: 0427072710OUTBACK MULTI-CULTURAL GROUPPhone: 8671 2892

COMMUNITY MEETINGS

GENERAL INFORMATION

SCHOOL TERMS 2009Term 1: 27 Jan – 9 AprTerm 2: 27 Apr – 3 JulTerm 3: 20 Jul – 25 SepTerm 4: 12 Oct – 11DecMT DARE HOTEL8am – 9pm Open every dayOUTBACK COMMUNITY GARDENSPhone: 8671 2892ROXBY ROAD SAFEPhone: 8671 2892

ROXBY DOWNS’ LUTHERAN CHURCH10:30am 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th Sunday of the month5:30pm 3rd Sunday of each month9:30am every Sunday during school termsFAITHWORKS’ CHRISTIAN CHURCHAn Assemblies Church meets every Sunday 9.30 am at Roxby Downs Catholic School LibraryST. BARBARA’S PARISH CATHOLIC CHURCHSaturday 6:00pm & Sunday 9:00am78 Pioneer Drive, Roxby DownsANDAMOOKA/ROXBY BIBLE CHURCH10:00am Sundays, Worship Service 6.30pm Fridays, Kids Club, 7 years + Phone: 8672 7213ROXBY DOWNS COMMUNITY CHURCH10am Sunday Worship. For other events & activities phone Alison 8671 1032

CHURCH

FAR NORTH EVENTS

ROCK THE MOUNT - Melrouse - 17-19th April

FLINDERS RANGERS BUSH FESTIVAL - Quorn 24-26th April

4TH ANNUAL MARLA BRONCO BRANDING - 25th April

OODNADATTA RACES AND GYMKHANA -May16th

NONNING GYMKHANA & FAMILY DAY - Nonning Station 23 MayPhone: 08 8648 1881

HAWKER CUP - 30th May

MARREE PICNIC RACES - 6th June

OODNADATTA BRONCO BRANDING - July 11th

ROXBY DOWNS ONE STEEL OUT BACK CUP - 1st August

COMMUNITY RADIO “LOCAL, LIVE AND LOVIN’ IT”

PH: 8671 2545, SMS: 0407 979 918

www.roxfm.com.au

Programs may change without notice

THURSDAY 9am JOB BOARD9am-11am RDAS STUDENTS11.30am-2.30pm BLAST FROM THE PAST with Annette5pm JOB BOARD6-7pm THE SCOREBOARD with Scott, Tom

and Greg

FRIDAY 7am A BIG BOWL OF MUESLI with Jack9am JOB BOARD2-2.30pm COUNCIL SHOW3-4pm PRINCESS PRESENTS with Suzie4-5pm TLC with Casey5pm JOB BOARD

SATURDAY8-9am THE ROCK with Andamooka/Roxby

Bible Church

SUNDAY8-10pm SUNDAY MELTDOWN (Heavy) with

Sam

MONDAY7-9am A BIG BOWL OF MUESLI with Jack

9am JOB BOARD12-1pm 90s AT NOON with Kristina3-4pm OCEANS OF MUSIC with Fish5pm JOB BOARD6-7pm ROCK DOCTOR with Krista7-8pm REQUEST SHOW with Scott8-9pm FOCUS ON with Scott

TUESDAY 9am JOB BOARD9-10am RDAS STUDENTS11.30 - 2pm BLAST FROM THE PAST with Annette5pm JOB BOARD8-9.30pm OVERLOAD with Soroush & Bec

WEDNESDAY 7-9am A BIG BOWL OF MUESLI with Jack9am JOB BOARD9-10am CHOOSE LIFE with Tracey10am-Noon HITS AND MEMORIES with Gordon1pm WHAT’S COOKING AT THE CLUB?4-5pm TLC with Casey5pm JOB BOARD5-6pm CHAPS & BUTTONS6-7pm THE DULCET TONES OF STEWART

JONES

Dr Andy Killcross*

If you’re in your teens or early twenties then it’s high-ly likely that you’ve tried alcohol. We know that many teenagers drink alcohol. In fact an amazing 78% of 12 year olds and 96% of 17 year olds have drunk alcohol at some point in their lives. So, if it’s so common why do we need to write about it? Surely it’s nothing that important?

Alcohol is VERY worth writing about. It’s actually classed as a ‘drug’ and like all drugs can cause many diff erent eff ects on your body.

So how much alcohol is safe and how can we meas-ure what we’re drinking? Th e truth is that we don’t know what is a ‘safe’ amount for teenagers. In your teens your bodies are still developing and your liver (the thing that cleans the alcohol out of your blood) isn’t fully grown yet. We also know that many young

people do something called ‘binge’ drinking; taking in large amounts of alcohol in a short time, such as on a Friday or Saturday night.

As you can imagine, suddenly piling a load of booze into your body in one big hit is bad news and can permanently damage your liver, brain and heart. If you’re going to drink it’s much safer to take it slower and space your booze out.

Alcohol is measured in what we call ‘standard drinks’. One standard drink of alcohol is a 100ml glass of wine or a 425ml glass of light beer. A carton of beer contains 35 standard drinks and a stubby of pre mixed drink (like vodka mixed with fruit juice) contains about one and a half.

All alcoholic drink bottles and cans have the number of standard drinks printed on the side so it’s easy to keep a count of how much you’re drinking. We know that for healthy adults the maximum safe daily number of standard drinks is 2 for a man and 2 for a lady. We also know that pregnant women and women who breast feed their babies are best to avoid drinking alcohol all together because it can harm the baby.

So what happens if adults drink more than the safe limit?Well, as doctors we see a lot people who drink too much. Th ey often come to see us with damage to their livers (they may even stop working), their brains (grog kills brain cells) and hearts (‘binge drinking’ can cause heart attacks). It also causes high blood pressure and weight gain as well as many other nasty eff ects like vomiting, headaches and the dreaded hang over.

More importantly for young people, alcohol is a MAJOR cause of motor vehicle accidents. Many of the people killed on our roads have got into diffi culties because of booze.

People who drink too much are far more likely to get into fi ghts or accidents. Most nights of the week hospitals’ emergency departments are full of people in trouble from too much grog. Th e problem is that it stops people’s brains from recognising dangerous situations and gives many young people false confi dence. It can also put people into other worrying situations like having sex forced on them; surely if you’re going to get close to someone then you want to know who that’s with and what they’re doing to you?

Here are a few tips for safer drinking:

● Eat before you drink. Pouring booze into an empty stomach is bad news and will get you into trouble more quickly.

● Don’t mix your drinks; stick to one type of alcohol and keep an eye on how much alcohol you’re having.

● Organise for the driving to be done by someone who isn’t drinking alcohol. Alternatively walk, get a bus or a taxi.

● Space your drinks out and try non alcoholic drinks between them.

● Never leave your drink unattended. It’s easy for someone else to put something nasty into your drink without you noticing. This is called drink spiking and can be very dangerous indeed.

● Respect your friends’ decision if they say they’ve had enough and don’t want any more.

Avoid alcohol if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medicines (especially things like pain killers and antibiotics) or doing something potentially risky like swimming, climbing heights, operating machinery or driving.

Want information on alcohol or any other drugs? Th ere are loads of options. Talk to your Family Doctor (GP), see Allan Liew (Drug and Alcohol support worker who visits Roxby); call (08) 8648 5800 for an appointment. Alternatively try the Drug and alcohol information line (1800 13 13 40) or go to www.dassa.sa.gov.au

*Dr Andy Killcross is from the Your Space Youth Health Service, Port Augusta

Alcohol is a dangerous drug. Check it out.


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The Australian Government’s Education Tax Refund means you could get 50% back on a range of your children’s education expenses.

It’s a refund of up to $375 for each primary school child and $750 for each secondary school child. You can claim expenses like textbooks, stationery, educational software and even computers, printers and the internet.

If you receive Family Tax Benefi t (FTB) Part A (or a government payment prevents you receiving FTB Part A) for a child at school, you will be eligible. You claim the refund on your tax return. If you don’t need to lodge a tax return you can still claim, so be sure to keep your receipts.

To fi nd out more visitaustralia.gov.au/educationtaxrefundor call 13 28 61

E pic is the word that comes to mind when watching Baz

Luhrmann’s masterpiece about Australia, and it should be considering it was the country’s most expensive fi lm at $150 million. Well I can safely say it was definitely worth every dollar. The film showcases everything Australian, from the harsh beauty of the rural outback to the warm-hearted and humorous Australian personality.

The story of the film is quite simple and does not go overboard into the great Hollywood tales of outlandish fi ction. Instead, we follow the story of Lady Sarah Ashley, played by Nicole Kidman, and her trials in coming to Aus-tralia. Th e owner of a re-mote cattle station, Sarah, known as Mrs Boss by the local Aboriginal workers, comes to the country to take her husband back and fi nds herself thrown into conspiracy and betrayal.

Set during the Second World War, the army is in need of cattle for food and Sarah has 1500 head to sell. But rival cattle owner King Carney has plans of his own and attempts to sabotage Sarah’s chances of making a quid.

Enter Drover, played fan-tastically by Hugh Jackman. Drover is hired by Sarah to drove the cattle to Darwin. The journey, however, proves to be treacherous as King Carney sends his man Fletcher, played by David Wenham, to prevent the delivery.

Th e story is told from the point of view of half-cast youngster Nullah, played by newcomer Brandon Walters. Nullah becomes intertwined with Sarah and Drover and accompanies them on their journey, as he avoids the authorities

who attempt to capture him for the Assimilation Program.

With World War 2 loom-ing, there is some excellent action scenes, ranging from the bombing of Darwin to a cattle stampede on the edge of a cliff. Hold on tight watching Australia for you’ll be blown away by the drama, adventure and Aussie humour as you are taken on a journey into the heart of the Sunburn Country.

Australian fi lms tend to fall into one of two cat-egories: drama or comedy, and often most are not very successful. Finally, here is an Aussie fl ick that people can be proud of. Drama and comedy are present throughout Australia, how-ever there is also a Holly-wood feel about it, though minus the Americans.

Th e fi lm has a spectacu-lar line up of Australian tal-ent but it is without doubt Brandon Walters who steals every scene. Flawless is his performance, a feat rarely seen by someone so young and with no acting expe-rience. Jackman, Kidman and Wenham are excep-tional, displaying the full extent of Aussie talent and the performances given by the supporting cast mem-bers are great, with special mention going to the indig-enous cast who truly con-veyed the Australian spirit throughout the fi lm.

Baz Luhrmann is a genius, there is no doubt about it, and Australia is a masterpiece. Th e direc-tion is stunning, with vast shots of the barren outback landscape and a believable portrayal of the Aussie culture, even if it does go a little overboard in certain parts. Australia is a fi lm for the whole family that will have you laughing, crying and gripping your seat with suspense and drama. It was a thoroughly enjoyable fi lm that I recommend to all.

Movie Review: Australia

True blue Aussie

Zeppy’s reviewsZeppy’s reviews


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YOUR BUSINESSDIRECTORY

Senior First Aid1 or 2 Day Courses

Roxby DownsNationally accredited HLTFA301B

$150.00 per person

Highly experienced local trainer

Other emergency training also

available

Contact Steve Moore 0429 883 842

[email protected]

Pt Pirie& Adelaide

Depots

Roxby Downs Pt Augusta Pt PiriePh: 0427 716 173

Antique &Household Removals

Local, Interstate & CountryStorage & Delivery Specialists

Life

By Fiona PillarPh: 0417 860 130

ChangingMassage

By Appointment Only

•Remedial & Sports •Bowen Therapy •Traditional Thai•Hawaiian Ka Huna •Foot Massage •Relaxation & Pain Relief

Dip Remedial Cert IV Bowen

•General Repairs •Fencing •Carpentry •Cabinet-making •Plumbing •Gas-fitting •Electrical •Carpet/Vinyl •Painting •Refrigeration

BLD - 173944

Ph 8671 1234 Fax 8671 2823 Mob 0407 711 234 38 Axehead Road, Roxby Downs, SA

PROVIDING A COMPLETE SERVICEKa Huna MassageKa Huna is a therapeutic, full body, deep

tissue, dynamic and flowing Hawaiian massage. Designed to relieve the stress of physical

ailments, improve health and fitness and restore balance to body, mind and soul….

You will leave relaxed and energized!Call Saski for an appointment

8671 1751 / 0418735153

Buying all gold in any form, quality or condition,

jewellery old/new CASH PAID

Roxby HourGlass Jewellers

Ph: 08 8671 0662 Fax: 08 8671 1422

Shop 9 Richardson Place - Roby Central Shopping Centre Roxby Downs SA 5725

ADELAIDE ACCOMMODATION

WWW.seacroftapartments.COM.AU. Semaphore $85 per night. Phone: 0412 106 646

AVAILABLE TO RENT

HOUSE for rent irrapitana - Large 3 bedroom, air-condition-ing, roller shutters, built-in-robes, double driveway, veranda, mani-cured gardens, great family home, dishwasher, $465.00 per week. Contact: Phil 0411 313 373 or John 0408 087 424

2 Bedroom unit in Myall Grove Caravan Park. $330 pw (negoti-able) Mobile: 0419 930 335

WINDSCREENS

RY windscreens and window tint-ing roxby windscreens and window tinting cars: domestic and indus-trial. Insurance claims. Licensed Tradesmen. Ph 0411 215 787 or (08) 8671 1414

FOR SALE

ANDAMOOKA Happening, One year FREE rent/six months share house by buying one or two free hold vacant blocks. (03) 5562 7960

CLAIRVOYANT

PSYCHOMETRY & Tarot readings $25 for half hour or $50 for 1 hour, book by appointment 0418 846 350

Stock includes major brands; Fender, Maton, Casio, Behringer, Shure, Ibanez, Tama and Laney, to name just a few. Check our

web site on www.flindersviewmusic.com.au and if there is something you wish to purchase, contact us by phone 08

86332133 and we can bring it up to the market. Ask for Greg or Vicki, we will do our best to supply your request at a competitive price. We have a lot of stock on hand market day

including books and accessories. See you on the day!

Visit our stall on Market day!

Th e Monitor is a weekly community owned newspaper which is distributed across the entire Far North. Th e paper has a local staff of six and all facets of the production are managed locally with the exception of printing.

Th e Monitor wishes to engage a Business Manager to manage the businesses operations which include, admin-istration, sales, HR, distribution and fi nancial recording and reporting through to balance sheet

It is emphasised that the position is strictly hands on management working side by side with staff not just su-pervising.

Th e successful applicant will have previous management experience, excellent communications skills and an under-standing of the operations of small business.

Th e position is Monday to Fridays with fl exible work-ing hours.

Email your CV to [email protected], post to PO Box 72 Roxby Downs SA 5725 or deliver in person to 6 Richardson Place Roxby Downs

For further information call Ray Goldie at 0411 553 688


A hands on positionBusiness Manager

Th e Far North’s most read Regional Newspaper Th e Monitor has a position available for a person who can fi ll the a dual role in sales and administration.

Th e sales role includes calling on local customers, as well as assisting clients with their advertising and marketing needs via telephone and email.

Th e administration role includes postage, distribu-tion, processing photo orders, reception and general duties.

Th e successful applicant will be computer literate and will be competent in the MS Word and Excel. Ex-perience in MYOB would be an advantage but is not essential.

Hours are fl exible and will be in the region of 25 hours per week Monday to Friday

Email your CV to [email protected] , post to PO Box 72 Roxby Downs SA 5725 or deliver in person to Th e Monitor 6 Richardson Place Roxby Downs .

If you require further information contact Ray Goldie on 86712683


Sales and Administration Support

We offer a range of activities in a fun, non-competetive learning environment. Catering for all age groups, we offer the following classes:

OUTBACK DANCE AND DRAMAOUTBACK DANCE AND DRAMA

CURRENT CLASSES• Latin Dance & Zumba• Mixed Dance• Cheerleading • Music & Movement

COMING SOON• Self Defence & Defencercise• Classical Ballet• School Holiday Club!• Drama, Circus, Little Sports

P-0458 167 408 [email protected] 167 408 [email protected]

Heated hydrobathClipping

Blowdry and nail trims

Sherri SeeryPhone for appointment 0423393280

DUSTY DOGSgrooming service

Pick up and delivery service Eftpos facilities

ACCESS CCHIROPRACTIC

Dr Brandon NgoConsults at 97 Pioneer Drive, Roxby Downs

Resuming weekly service on FridaysTimes to accommodate shift workers

Instant health fund rebates - Manual adjusting & Activator techniques

24/7 Booking & enquiry service PHONE 8645 0880


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Web: www.roxbycouncil.come-mail: [email protected]

Office hours: Mon to Frid – 9am to 5pm.After hours Emergencies, please

phone 0419 892 870.

Upon receiving any Council ac-counts, if you are experiencing diffi-culty with payment

of them by the due date, please feel free

to visit the Council office and complete a Payment Arrange-ment Form.

ELECTRICITY

Meter reads for March quarter will commence 30th March. Please en-sure your meters are accessible. Accounts for 31st March will be issued mid-Arpil.

WATER

If you are unable to come into the council office during work hours, we do offer payment of

any accounts via the Internet or credit card

facility via the phone. Please call the office on 8671 0010 for details.

Upon receiving any Council accounts, if you are experienc-ing difficulty with payment of them by the due date, please feel free to visit the Council of-fice and complete a Payment Arrangement Form.

PAYMENTS

DEPOSIT OF RUBBISHUnder Local Government Regulations it is an offence to dump any rubbish on a public road or place.

This will incur a fine.

Dog registrations are for 12 months in the financial year calendar. (July 08 – June 09), NOT

12 month calendar year.

Please also ensure that all dogs over the age of three months are registered, failure to comply can again result in an $80.00 Expiation Notice being issued. Cheaper fees shall apply for proof of desexed, micro chipped or trained dogs.

DOG REGISTRATION

If infringement notices, whether it be parking or dogs, are not paid by the due date, then a fine will apply and court

action will be taken.

INFRINGEMENTS

Third quarter of rates for financial year 08/09, have now been issued. The due date for payment was

17th March, 2009. If you have any enquiries

please contact Bronnie Warren on 8671 0010 during office hours.

RATES

Service SA operates at the Council Office on Wednesday and Thursdays ONLY, between the hours of

9.00am and 4.30pm. C o u n c i l p r o v i d e s

Transport Services including Vehicle and Boat Registrations and Licensing Transactions. No learner written theory tests will commence after 4.00pm.

SERVICE SA

Advertising on Council infrastructure such as light poles can attract expiation notices under the Local Government

Act. If you spot any such advertising please

notify the Council.

ADVERTISING ON COUNCIL INFRASTRUCTURE

The Opal Road Landfill is open from 1pm – 6pm, seven days a week. This is a FREE service. For Further

information contact BSH Waste Solutions on 8671

1154. Collect your free magnet when next in the Council office.

OPAL ROAD LANDFILL OPENING HOURS

COUNCIL SNIPPETS

The Roxby Downs/Andamooka Sub Branch of the RSL, are holding two Anzac Day Services:

1. The Dawn Service, which is being held at

the Olympic Dam Memorial Site on Blinman Road, opposite Camp 1 on the 25th April, 2009.2. A commemorative service will be held on 25th April, 2009 at the memorial site in Richardson place starting at 10.50.

ANZAC DAY SERVICE

Council would like to advise that between the hours of 10.00am – 12 noon on 25th April,

2009 the following roads will be closed

for the Anzac Day Service:- Burgoyne Street- Arcoona Street- Norman Place- Tavern Road

ROAD CLOSURECOUNCIL CLOSEDCouncil will be closed on Friday 10th April and Monday 13th April 2009 due to the Easter break. From all the staff at the Council, have a happy and safe Easter

New Council By-Law - Dogs and Cats

Council would like to advise that only two dogs and/or two cats are allowed per property.

Expiations will ap-ply for all cats and dogs wander-ing at large and/or unregistered with the Council.

Council is offering FREE cat registra-tion until June 2010 providing your cat is desexed, micro-chipped and reg-istered to us by 31st

August 2009. After this date normal fees will be incurred

CAT REGISTRATION

* Contact Reinhardt Viljoen on 0428 843 921 ** Contact Daniel Neyland on 0404376391

What’s Onsports

KARATE - Auditorium * 6:00pm - 8:30pm

VOLLEYBALL - Leisure Centre6:30pm - 9:30pm

SPIN - Pulse Gym 7:00pm

MONDAY

SPIN - Pulse Gym6:00am

KARATE - Auditorium * 6:00pm - 8:30pm

WOMEN & MIXED NETBALL6:00pm - 10:00pm

THURSDAY

SOFTBALL - School Oval10am Junior learn and play sessionsTOUCH FOOTBALL - Town Oval6.30pm - 8.30pm

SUNDAY

TUESDAY

COME-N-TRY-SOCCER (JUNIORS) - Indoor Courts3:30pm - 6:00pm

SENIOR INDOOR SOCCER - Indoor Courts **6:00- 8:00pm

SQUASH - Leisure Centre7:00pm - 9:00pm

FRIDAY

INDOOR HOCKEYJuniors 5:00pm - 6:30pmSeniors 6:30pm - 8:30pm

ASSOCIATION NETBALLSeason commences in May

NIPPY GYM - Auditorium9:30am - 11:30 am

SENIOR INDOOR SOCCER - Indoor Courts **6:00pm Social matches

SQUASH - Leisure Centre7:00pm - 10:00pm

WEDNESDAY

SATURDAY

FOOTBALLSeason commences April 25

ASSOCIATION NETBALLSeason commences in May

GO KARTS - Saturday April 18Day meet - 10am

Woomera and Districts Wedgies Vs

Broken Hill

Curtain Raiser to Port Adelaide Vs Crows Showdown!

Miners’/Power CupMay 2

At AAMI Stadium

WednesdayNetballWednesdayNetballResultsResults

A GradeZodiacs 33 defeated Gecko Girls 25

Redbacks 46 defeated IVS Phoenix Flames 30

Cruisers- bye

B GradeTangos 27 defeated Miners B 26Pink Ladies 32 defeated HSB 20

Zodiacs 18 defeated Roxby Milkshakes 17

MixedRedbacks 38 defeated Black Cats 22

Goal Diggers 39 defeated NPCC Guns 37

Leed forfeited against Wedgies


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Round 1Saturday 25/4/09 (School Holidays)12:00pm Hornridge v Andamooka2:00pm Olympic Dam v Roxby DistrictsBye Coober Pedy

Saturday 2/5/09Bye Miners Cup

Round 2Saturday 9/5/0912.00pm Hornridge v Olympic Dam2.00pm Roxby Districts v Coober PedyBye -Andamooka

Round 3Saturday 16/5/0912:00pm Andamooka v Roxby Districts2:00pm Olympic Dam v Coober PedyBye -Hornridge

Round 4Saturday 23/5/0912.00pm Olympic Dam v Andamooka2.00pm Hornridge v Coober PedyBye - Roxby Districts

Round 5Saturday 30/5/0912.00pm Roxby Districts v Hornridge2.00pm Coober Pedy v AndamookaBye -Olympic Dam

Round 6Saturday 6/6/09 (June long weekend)12.00pm Roxby Districts v Olympic Dam 2.00pm Andamooka v HornridgeBye -Coober Pedy

Round 7Saturday 13/6/0912:00pm Olympic Dam v Hornridge 2:00pm Coober Pedy v Roxby DistrictsBye -Andamooka

Round 8Saturday 20/06/200912.00pm Roxby Districts v Andamooka2.00pm Coober Pedy v Olympic DamBye -Hornridge

Round 9Saturday 27/6/0912:00pm Andamooka v Olympic Dam2:00pm Coober Pedy v HornridgeBye -Roxby Districts

Round 10Saturday 4/7/09 (School holidays) 12:00pm Hornridge v Roxby Districts2:20pm Andamooka v Coober PedyBye -Olympic Dam

Round 11Saturday 11/7/09 (School Holidays)12:00pm Hornridge v Andamooka2:00pm Olympic Dam v Roxby DistrictsBye -Coober Pedy

Round 12Saturday 18/7/09 (School Holidays)2.00pm Hornridge v Olympic Dam2.00pm Roxby Districts v Coober PedyBye -Andamooka

Round 13Saturday 25/7/0912:00pm Andamooka v Roxby Districts2:00pm Olympic Dam v Coober PedyBye -Hornridge

Saturday 1/8/09Bye Race weekend

Round 14 Saturday 8/8/0912.00pm Olympic Dam v Andamooka2.00pm Hornridge v Coober PedyBye -Roxby Districts

Round 15Saturday 15/8/0812.00pm Roxby Districts v Hornridge2.00pm Coober Pedy v AndamookaBye -Olympic Dam

1st final Saturday 22/8/0912.00pm 3 v 42.00pm 1 v 2Mail Medal

Prelim Final Saturday 29/8/092.00pm Winner of 3 v 4 Vs Loser of 1 v 2

Grand Final Saturday 5/9/092.00pm Winner of the 1st final v Winner of Prelim final

Woomera & Districs Football League 2009 Season

Fixtures


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By Zak Zeptner

A combined RDAS and St Barbara’s Roxby Downs football contingent won every game played at the Northern Dis-trict SAPSASA Football Carnival in Port Augusta recently.

Twenty six year 6 and 7 boys from the two Roxby Downs’ schools came home smiling, having taken out the champion-ship shield.

“It was a tremendous improvement from last year,” commented Coach Zane Petty, “as the Roxby boys failed to win a single game in 2008.

“Th ey all played really good footy and were very confi dent,” said Zane.

“It was a really good and successful day and the boys were all pumped and excited.”

Th e boys were selected from a game where RDAS played Saint Barb’s and trained twice a week for three weeks prior to the game.

“Th is is the fi rst time we have been suc-cessful in the six years we have been play-ing,” said Zane, who commends the boys on their teamwork and improvement.

Roxby played in Division One of the carnival against Caritas College, Augusta Park Primary School and Port Augusta West Primary School.

Ethan Zeptner and Darcy Kenny cap-tained the team and were among eight others who were selected to represent the Northern Side and play again in Week 4 of Term 2.

Others selected to represent the North-ern Side are Shaun King, Jock Mason, Jaydn Brind, Jack Daly, Keenan Ellis and Lachlan Hancock.

Zane Petty, on behalf of all the play-ers, would like to thank the Junior Foot-ball Association for supporting the team with Guernseys and also to Adam Warren, who volunteered his time to umpire on the day.

With a strong team, Zane is confi dent the boys will be able to achieve victory again next year and hopes to have a Roxby side to compete in Adelaide in the future.

Best PlayersGame One: Ethan ZeptnerGame Two: Joel Young Game Th ree: Bailey Evans Grand Final: Darcy Kenny

Goal ScorersJordan Christall – 7 goals Darcy Kenny – 5 goals Ethan Zeptner – 5 goalsJaydn Brind – 5 goals

Roxby thrashes at SAPSASA footy

Time Improvement Awards1st – Billy Weltner2nd – Andries Neimann and Kristien Neimann 3rd – Julia Weltner

Handicap Points Award Male 1st – Billy Weltner2nd – Andries Neimann3rd – Matthew LoweFemale 1st – Julia Weltner2nd – Nicole Scholefi eld3rd – Catalina Moraga

Scratch Points AwardMale 1st – Andries Neimann 2nd – Billy Weltner3rd – Matthew Lowe Female 1st – Kristien Niemann2nd – Florencia Moraga 3rd – Julia Weltner

Time Trail Points AwardDolphins

Male – Andrew FonsecaFemale – Annika Niemann, Annalise AbbottStingrayMale - Eugene Van NiekerkFemale – Brianna Bastian, Rebecca LongmireSharks Male – William AbbottFemale – Tayla Scholefi eldSwordfi shMale – Andries NeimannFemale – Kristien NiemannAdultMale - David Bastian Female – Tanya Fyfe

Coaches AwardUrchins – Elke Moseby ReadDolphins 1 – Emily ParkerDolphins 2 – Harrison AbbottStingray – Maddison Cordy, Laura O’Sullivan, Eugene Van Niekerk Sharks – Georgia Greenfi eldSwordfi sh – Kristien Niemann

Swim Club AwardsConsolation Final: Pines defeated Wattles

8 sets to 4Grand Final: Myalls defeated Gums 8

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By Zak Zeptner

A group of talented Under 14 boys are making their way to Melbourne in

June to play in the Nunawading Basketball Carnival.

According to coach Wes Knights, the weekend of the car-nival is one of the biggest basket-ball competitions held in Australia and will provide a range of experi-ence for the young players.

“Teams from South Australia, New South Wales, Tasmania and Victoria all go to play and it will give the kids an introduction to higher level basketball,” said Wes.

Th e idea to compete in the car-nival came as a slip of the tongue by Wes, who was speaking with a parent of one of his players.

“On the way home from our last carnival the parent said it was a shame there weren’t any more carnivals to play in and I opened my big mouth and said there is one in June in Melbourne,” ex-plains Wes.

“Their kid was sitting in the back of the car and within ten minutes the whole team knew about it because he had sent a

text to them all.”Th e excitement to participate

is high with the Under 14 Boys and, as Wes says, their skills have improved considerably over the years.

The carnival offers a profes-sional environment for the chil-dren to compete, as well as fi erce competition from players around the country.

It is for this reason that Wes is training the boys hard.

“I’m getting their individual skills up to par at DNSP and we’re having team training once a week to get them working together as a group,” said Wes.

“It’s going to be something they have never seen before, it’s very high level and they will be under a lot of pressure so we’re trying to simulate that at training.”

Th e team is excited, according to Wes, and the support from par-ents has been tremendous.

Th e Under 14 Boys will partici-pate in Division Two of the car-nival, which will allow them to experience basketball at a higher competition level.

“I reckon the kids will do well,” said Wes.

“I think the kids have put in a lot of hard work and they’ve im-

proved out of sight. In my opinion these kids have the potential to play at state level if they keep im-proving and continue with their basketball and this carnival is go-ing to give them a massive head start and really open their eyes to what is out there.”

Th e costing of the trip is, un-derstandably, an issue, as the team will be chartering a bus to Victo-ria, require accommodation, food and must cover the registration fees to play.

Fundraising is underway, with sausage sizzles and local business-es are being approached to help.

Th e team has also appeared on the Radio to promote awareness of the carnival to the public and plans for a raffl e, with a signed ball by Joe Ingles as the prize, are underway.

All donations and sponsorship is welcome. Please call Linda Evans on 0417 142 485.

Th e Nunawading Carnival will be held over the June long week-end, June 8-10, and if all goes well, the potential for further involve-ment is an option.

“We’ll take it on and year by year basis but I’d be happy to take another team in the future,” said Wes.

Roxby basketball heads to Melbourne

ABOVE: Ethan Zeptner at the Country Champs Basketball Carnival.RIGHT: Darcy Kenny at the Country Champs Basketball Carnival.

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